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Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,330

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $25,570
Base Invoice $19,181 $23,697
Sunroof 750  
Floor mats 165 180
Bodyside moldings 150  
Sport Package   2,370
Sunroof 651  
Floor mats 129 146
Bodyside moldings 115  
Sport Package   2,056
Options (change) 1,065 2,550
Options (change) 895 2,202
Destination 695 780
Total Price $22,330 $28,900
Total Invoice $20,771 $26,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year20082012
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,330$28,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$25,210
Total Invoice$20,771$26,679
Adjustments for Features0-3,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,771$23,273

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$425$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,406

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length179.8 in190.7 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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